OVERALL WINNER
Marta
Andrzej Dragan PolandMarta applied to a modelling agency and was rejected. Andrzej then saw her test photos by chance just a few months later and that's how Marta became interested in being photographed. The photograph is interesting – not because of the fright it triggers, but because of a collision of two Martas. Thankfully Marta has now undergone treatment for her anorexia and is progressing well.
Canon 1Ds MkII with Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L lens; ISO 50; single flash with a large softbox
Judges' Comments
"With this beautiful young face and what looks like an aged body, this was a clear winner, despite the harrowing nature of the image. The photo almost defies belief. It’s also helped by clear, simple lighting and composition. What this does demonstrate is how a good, simple treatment of such a remarkable subject can still produce a memorable image."
PORTRAITS
1ST PLACE
Marta
Andrzej Dragan
Poland
2ND PLACE
No Fear
Caloy Zamora
Philippines
3RD PLACE
Everybody Hurts
Guy Kokken
Belgium
DOCUMENTARY
1ST PLACE
The Toy Story
Xavier Alcala
Indonesia
2ND PLACE
Backstage at Australian Fashion Week
Kristen Elsby
Australia
3RD PLACE
Over Capacity
Gunawan Wicaksono
Indonesia
LANDSCAPES
1ST PLACE
From Without
Bob Garrigus
UK
2ND PLACE
Elgol Beach, Skye
Stephen Emerson
Northern Ireland
3RD PLACE
Artery
Patrick Campbell
USA
MACRO
1ST PLACE
Hoverflies Mating Mid-Air
Peter Firus
Australia
2ND PLACE
Robberfly
Reynante Aguila
Singapore
3RD PLACE
Breakdancer
Frank Yuwono
Australia
ANIMALS
1ST PLACE
White Tiger
Sergey Bidun
USA
2ND PLACE
Black Grouse
Marco Messa
Italy
3RD PLACE
For my Love
Fredy Wijaya
Indonesia
BOTANICAL
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Sunset
Magnar Børnes
Norway
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Small but Beautiful
Andreas Stridsberg
Sweden
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Autumn Leaf
Annette Blattman
Australia
STREET
1ST PLACE
News Break
Yaman Ibrahim
Malaysia
2ND PLACE
Poverty
Made Nagi
Indonesia
3RD PLACE
Russian Sunbathers
David White
UK
ARCHITECTURAL
1ST PLACE
Sculpted City
Frank Melchior
USA
2ND PLACE
Apple Centre, NY
Chantal Martinelli
UK
3RD PLACE
La Defense, Paris
Paolo Bergamelli
Italy
FINE ART
1ST PLACE
Footprints
Francesco Ridolfi
Italy
2ND PLACE
Star
Magnar Børnes
Norway
3RD PLACE
Cathedral, Moscow
Charles Tampubolon
Indonesia
BLACK AND WHITE
1ST PLACE
The Smoking Siren
Amit & Naroop Photography
UK
2ND PLACE
Cradle to the Grave
Xavier Alcala
Philippines
3RD PLACE
Eyes on the Prize
Kenny Mathieson
Scotland